FinTech Lawyer Job at Axiom Law

Legal Counsel Payment Solutions

Join Fever’s growing legal team at our vibrant hub in Madrid! This role focuses ...

Location

Spain , Madrid

Salary:

Not provided

Fever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Be a barred/practicing lawyer with at least 5+ years PQE including inhouse — experience in a fintech environment preferred
Demonstrate experience advising on payment systems, merchant services, fintech regulations, or similar areas
Professionally fluent in English
Have a keen eye for understanding strategic pain points, operational and UX prioritization, and an ability to align legal advice with business goals
Show proactivity, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset in fast-paced environments
Be an effective communicator who thrives in global, cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable business and product advice on regulatory and compliance matters related to payment systems across various jurisdictions, including researching and understanding financial and data protection regulations
Demonstrate project administration skills in the design and implementation of financial regulation-compliant tech products
Support Fever’s global expansion efforts, particularly around cashless payment solutions and digital credit systems
Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial contracts and terms with vendors, event operators, and technology partners
Assist commercial and operations teams with POS structures, merchant reconciliation processes, and local vendor relationships
Coordinate with external legal advisors as needed
Provide general commercial legal advice on contracts, partnerships, and operational issues
Participate in knowledge management, including creating templates and legal guides
Participate in upskilling, support, and growth of other team members

What we offer

Attractive compensation package including base salary and Fever's share plan (if applicable)
Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
Work in a location in the heart of Madrid, with possible travel across our markets
Home office friendly
Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!
Health insurance and other benefits such as flexible remuneration with a 100% tax exemption through Cobee
English Lessons
Gympass membership

Fulltime

Fintech Payments Lawyer

We are currently seeking a Fintech/Payments Lawyer to work with various Axiom cl...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong academic background and eligibility to practice as a UK Solicitor or equivalent overseas qualification with relevant UK experience
Proven ability to manage complex commercial contracting, including drafting and negotiating agreements for technology and financial services
Expertise in SaaS, Cloud, and FS regulatory frameworks, including data governance and operational resilience
Experience providing practical, business-oriented advice to internal stakeholders under time-sensitive conditions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on delivering commercially viable and compliant solutions

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including partnership, supply, referral, reseller, and technology service contracts
Advise on regulatory compliance for financial services and technology transactions, identifying and escalating potential issues across multiple jurisdictions
Support SaaS, Cloud, and tech-related deals, ensuring contractual terms align with data protection, operational resilience, and service-level requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders to structure agreements that balance commercial objectives with regulatory obligations and risk mitigation strategies
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments (UK, EU, and global) impacting outsourcing, digital transformation, and cross-border service delivery

What we offer

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
Health benefits
Pension
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Senior Counsel, Product Legal

As (Senior) Counsel, Product Legal, APAC, you will be a trusted business partner...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law degree from a renowned university
5–12 years of post-qualification experience, at least some of which at a top-tier law firm
Strong regulatory advisory and/or commercial disputes experience with reputable law firms, financial institutions, or fintechs
Proven experience as a solution-oriented lawyer who enjoys working strategically with non-lawyers to support commercial end-results
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and able to take ownership of your work

Job Responsibility

Act as a trusted advisor to Product teams and other stakeholders, supporting the launch and development of new and existing products across the Airwallex suite
Provide pragmatic, risk-weighted legal and regulatory advice throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and market expansion
Coordinate with counsels across jurisdictions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union to discern and devise optimal paths to market for key products from a regulatory and legal perspective
Translate legal and regulatory advice into actionable solutions that can be integrated into the product development process
Identify synergies and efficiencies in product development across jurisdictions as products scale and expand into new markets
Become an expert in key products in Airwallex’s product suite, understand the commercial drivers, and provide legal and regulatory advice that is strategic and solution-oriented
Collaborate closely with the Regulatory Compliance team and Product Marketing team, as well as Data Privacy, Risk, and Financial Crime Compliance teams, to ensure robust compliance and effective go-to-market strategies
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support aligned with business drivers and risk appetite
Monitor regulatory trends and developments in APAC, identifying changes that may impact business operations and strategic objectives

Fulltime

Commercial Counsel

Column is growing its in-house commercial legal team to own the legal infrastruc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Column

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years as a practicing lawyer
law firm experience in a technology transactions or fintech practice and/or in-house experience at a fintech or financial institution
ability to independently draft and negotiate commercial agreements, with a strong understanding of both contract law and commercial transactions
experience with complex commercial negotiations
comfort with project management, deadlines, and juggling execution across multiple initiatives for multiple stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Own complex agreements end-to-end: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex customer, and vendor, and third-party agreements covering a broad range of banking products and services, including agreements related to payments and money movement service and banking partnerships inclusive of deposit account, card, and lending programs
Build and manage legal playbooks and templates that scale: Develop and maintain templates and inventories of contracts, terms of services, notices, and disclosures for the Bank’s products, services, and distribution channels that enable speed without sacrificing quality
Negotiate: Lead negotiations with high-growth fintechs and enterprise customers, balancing commercial priorities with regulatory requirements
Develop strong cross-functional partnerships: Work closely with the Sales and Business teams to understand the Bank’s goals, strategy, and risk tolerance for each deal in order to develop an efficient and risk-based contracting strategy
Expand into additional areas of law: As the fourth member of our growing Legal team, you'll support each other with novel research, product and regulatory advice, exam management, subpoena responses, litigation deliverables, and corporate governance materials
Help us level up how Legal operates: Serve as a thought partner to the business and legal to support Column's ongoing growth through improvements to bank agreements, policies, and legal processes

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents
Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expenses
Up to $2,000 (post-tax) monthly rent subsidy for employees living within 2 miles of Column’s office
FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge
100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers
Up to $4,500 in annual reimbursements for backup childcare
Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefits, including paid transportation to-and-from the office

Fulltime

Associate Director, Regulatory Legal, APAC

As Associate Director, Regulatory Legal responsible for the rapidly expanding So...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience advising on payments, remittances, card issuing and/or FX regulatory frameworks in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment in SEA & India, including experience engaging with one or more key regulators (e.g. MAS, BNM, RBI, SBV, BI, BSP or other relevant authorities)
Demonstrated experience handling regulatory submissions, filings, licence applications and variations, and regulatory strategy
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior business leaders and regulators
Proactive, results‑driven and ownership‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly to non‑lawyers and frame commercially relevant options
Excellent drafting skills (in English), with high attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable regulatory advice to commercial, product, operations and compliance stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory matters across Southeast Asia and India to drive product and commercial growth
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while progressing business objectives, offering pragmatic, solutions‑oriented guidance
Support licence acquisition, maintenance and expansion efforts in key SEA markets and India, including regulatory mapping, licence strategy and engagement on applications and variations
Advise on manuals, policies, procedures and control frameworks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the regions in which Airwallex operates, while identifying opportunities to create efficiencies and enable scale
Support and, where appropriate, lead regulatory engagements and maintain effective working relationships with regulators across SEA & India (for example, MAS, BNM, RBI and other relevant authorities), including in connection with inspections, thematic reviews, queries and change initiatives
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in SEA & India, proactively assessing impact and advising internal stakeholders on implications for products, licences and business strategy
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and FCC to ensure alignment on regulatory positions, submissions and remediation plans
In partnership with the APAC Regulatory Legal Lead, mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members and help uplift processes, tooling and ways of working across the Regulatory Legal function
Select, instruct and manage external counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective advice aligned with Airwallex’s risk appetite and commercial objectives
Leverage AI, LegalTech and RegTech tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

Airwallex’s Regulatory Legal team is a high-impact, collaborative group that pla...

Location

South Korea , Seoul

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with around 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Deep knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments, remittance, FX, and/or issuing, in South Korea
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Fluent in both English and Korean, strong ability to draft documents in both languages
Ability to influence, explain complex legal topics to non-lawyers, and frame business-relevant solutions
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for handling all regulatory legal issues relating to our business in Korea, and providing strategic advice to cross-functional stakeholders relating to our existing licenses and potential future license application(s) in Korea
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in Korea
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licence(s)
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s regulatory compliance obligations with respect to ongoing regulatory compliance and submission of regulatory reports and filings in Korea
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

Senior Corporate Counsel - Worldwide Payments Team

The Microsoft Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) department has an imm...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 9+ years experience as a practicing attorney
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction
Law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) from an accredited US law school with excellent academic credentials
Admission to and in good standing with the state bar of at least one U.S. state
At least ten (10) years of experience as a practicing attorney either in-house (or in an equivalent setting) or at a reputable law firm, with at least 5 of those years focused on payments law, financial services, or fintech law
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities
Ability to work effectively with and/or manage outside counsel
Openness to adapting his/her practice in response to the changing landscape of the industry
Facilitate a team-based approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing, and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy

Job Responsibility

Provide timely, concise and business-focused legal advice and product development guidance in areas including eCommerce, payments, regulatory compliance, consumer finance, data privacy, consumer protection, and new rules and enforcement actions across multiple jurisdictions
Structure and negotiate agreements to enable a global payments strategy, advise executives and stakeholders on liabilities associated with different deals, work with business and functional stakeholders to understand, structure, draft, negotiate and close commercial agreements with external partners
Synthesize global payments and compliance regulations to provide actionable advice for cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach by proactively identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
document guidance for consumption by members of legal, business, and engineering teams
Leverage strong communication skills in day-to-day interactions with business clients, lawyers and engineering teams, including concise explanations of complex legal issues

Fulltime

Director, Regulatory Legal, EMEA

As Director, Regulatory Legal responsible for the rapidly expanding EMEA region,...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 12+ years of post-qualification experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms or financial institutions
Deep experience with the regulation of EMIs in the UK
Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment in EMEA
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and take ownership of your work
Ability to multi-task and a team player with strong communication skills
Strong drafting skills

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable regulatory advice to commercial, product and compliance stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory matters throughout the EMEA region to drive product and commercial growth
Find ways to mitigate legal and regulatory risks while progressing business objectives
Support license acquisition and expansion efforts
Advise on manuals, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the regions in which AWX operates while identifying opportunities to create efficiencies
Ensure an effective working relationship with our regulators
Manage the EMEA Regulatory Legal team

Fulltime

FinTech Lawyer

Axiom Law

Location:
United States

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Requirements:

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December 23, 2025

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